Salary range: $1,229,060 – $1,460,966 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Director, Employee Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, the Assistant Human Resource Officer -Benefits Administration, ensures the general welfare of the staff by managing the Ministry’s Wellness programme.
KEY OUTPUT
- Employee Welfare Programme developed and promoted;
- Counselling sessions organized and conducted;
- Ministry’s social activities organized and implemented;
- Staff assistance provided;
- Reports prepared
Key responsibility areas
- Prepares individual Work Plan;
- Participates in the drafting/development of an Employee Welfare Plan for the Ministry;
- Prepares and submits report
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Contributes to the productivity and morale of the staff throughout the Ministry by implementing the Ministry’s Welfare Programme; conducts employee opinion survey; analyses results and develops action plans that addresses responses;
- Collaborates with the Director, Health Promotion and Education, develops and disseminates pamphlets promoting the Employee Welfare Programme, sensitize staff to the provisions of and benefits available under the programme; aiding them in obtaining required assistance wherever available;
- Participates in the formulation and implementation of policies/strategies geared towards remedying situations which adversely affect the effectiveness of staff; takes responsibility for recommending improvements to staff welfare practices;
- Organises and participates in the delivery of counseling for staff in conjunction with the Public Sector Employee Assistance Programme (PSEAP) to aid in the development of staff;
- Administers the Ministry’s Employee Assistance Programme; assesses and provides assistance in cases of personal or social problems; follows-up on evidence of psycho-social needs of staff and their families; visits employee’s home as needed to observe their housing and general living conditions and recommends improvements if necessary;
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- A Diploma in Human Resource Management, /Social Sciences/Social Work or a related field;
- Minimum of four (4) years working experience in a similar environment;
OR
- An Associated Degree in Human Resource Management;
- Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar environment
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Kindly visit the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ website (moh.gov.jm) for the detailed Job Description.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Monday, May 9, 2022 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.